Streaming Services

Cut the cord with a streaming TV service

Squeeze reviewed the most popular streaming service providers in the market — so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re a dedicated sports fan, news junkie or movie lover, Squeeze shows you the best streaming service based on your preferences. Find the right streaming service for you in just five minutes!

Cutting the cord

The average household cable TV bill tops $217 a month, so it’s no surprise that many are turning to a cord-cutting lifestyle to save money. Thanks to low monthly costs and no-contract commitments, more people are choosing streaming services to watch their favorite shows and movies. But with so many streaming services to choose from, how do you pick the right one (or two, or three) for you?

Sports events
Documentaries
Reality TV
News
Original Shows
Kids & Family

Streaming service providers offer a variety of plans and channel packages, so carefully review what each one offers. Some providers offer plans that come with live TV, while others stick to original programming. Don’t throw away your money on services and channels you don’t want.

Live TV streaming

Cutting the cord doesn’t mean saying good-bye to live TV. You can still enjoy shows on major networks like ABC, CBS and NBC. Stay tuned into local and national news, plus all your favorite network shows.

Sports fans, you’re also covered with streaming services. You can find live events being streamed on Hulu, FuboTV, Sling and more.

Streaming facts

182M

Number of Netflix subscribers

4

Average number of streaming services users subscribe to

50%

Percentage of Millennials that consider themselves cord-cutters

1B

Amount Disney+ plans to spend on original content in 2020

37%

Percentage of streamers that don't want to pay more than $20 for services

16

Average minutes a day adults spend watching video on a mobile device

Streaming facts

182M

Number of Netflix subscribers

4

Average number of streaming services users subscribe to

50%

Percentage of Millennials that consider themselves cord-cutters

1B

Amount Disney+ plans to spend on original content in 2020

37%

Percentage of streamers that don't want to pay more than $20 for services

16

Average minutes a day adults spend watching video on a mobile device

Getting started streaming

You can stream video on your favorite device whether that’s your cell phone or tablet or smart TV. But have you ever reached a pivotal moment in a movie only to have it freeze? To avoid freezing and buffering while streaming your favorite video, a good internet connection is a must.

An internet speed of 3-10 Mbps (megabits per second) will ensure problem-free streaming from the most popular providers like Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu. If you’re watching live TV on Hulu, their internet speed recommendation is 8 Mbps.

If streaming in Ultra HD (4K) is important to you, the recommended internet speed is 25 Mbps.